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Always store kitchen ingredients in see through containers of either clear glass or plastic, for ease in locating, cleaning and keeping track of whats required to be refilled.
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If oil is by chance spilt on the non stick vessel while making dosa or chapatti then wipe it immediately using a paper napkin before it can settle on the edges of the non stick pan.
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To make a soft fluffy omelet heat a non-stick pan and add a little more butter than usual. Now beat the egg and stir briskly (even while frying) with a fork. This way more air goes in your omelet, making it light and fluffy. Cook till done and serve hot.
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Do not discard leftover mojo sauce. Add as a seasoning to clear and tomato or other similar soups.
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If you put more salt in curry (any) or you feel like you have put more salt then cut raw potato slices drop it in the curry dish and wait for half an hour. Potato slices will absorb all the excess salt.
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Face Scrub
While sieving maize flour do not throw away the upper rough husk. Use this mixed with gram or urad or masoor dal flour as a scrub, by making a paste with some curds and rose water. Your face will feel clean, fresh and healthy.
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To prevent overboiled milk from spilling out of the vessel,apply ghee or glycerene on the edges of the vessel.
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Add a little oil and turmeric powder to the dal before placing it in the cooker. It will get done in ten minutes flat.
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To cut any rolled rounds in desired shapes use a pizza cutter instead of a knife. You will get A better finish, and the round will not crease or pull with the knife.
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To remove tomato skin easily, blanch them in very hot water for 8-10 minutes. Remove, peel and chop or mash as required.
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Excess batter may be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days without turning sour. Do not add salt to that batter beforehand, and cover with a plaintain leaf. Add salt and mix a few hours before using.
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Cut bhindi an hour before frying or stuff to make stuffed okra and refrigerate at least for half an hour before making, to cook it fast and blend the taste well too.
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Food Stains
Rub soap cake over food stains on fabric. Dry in sun for 2-3 hours. Wash with regular detergent and see the stain clear or lighten to almost invisible.
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To skin whole tomatoes easily, put them in boiling water, cover and keep aside for a few Minutes. Remove and peel off the skin easily.
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To make bhakris of flours like maize, bajra (millet), jowar etc. always make dough as required. Making too much hours ahead with make the dough gooey and impossible to roll or pat.
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Add 1 tbsp. vinegar to a litre of water in a blackened cooker. Cover and boil for a few minutes. Wash regularly. This will remove blackening of the cooker.
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Use a thick firm bayleaf to spread the batter, instead of the back of a spoon, to give that milk Sweetsmelling flavour of bay leaves.
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Electronic Appliances - Cleaning
Clean stains from electronic items like tvs, computers, etc. with some cotton douzed in spirit. Follow with a soft clean moist cloth, and finally a dry flannel cloth.
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Cover jar labels, etc. with transparent scotchtape, to keep its ink from fading, running, etc. and the label from tearing with use.
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Before cooking dal,pasta,rice etc.rub the sides of pot or cooker with little oil. This will prevent the water from boiling over in the pot or cooker.
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